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Good day Madison! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Vehicle smashes through Kottke Drive bedroom wall, injuring sleeping Madison resident
  • Which Madison schools now qualify for free breakfast and lunch?
  • How Jake Ferguson's newlywed life still circles back to downtown Madison

Also on today's calendar: Ventaja de local: Tu mejor jugada! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 58.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Car crashes through Madison bedroom wall, injuring sleeping resident (wxow.com) — Emergency crews in Madison responded Sunday night after a vehicle crashed through a bedroom wall on Kottke Drive, injuring a sleeping resident and damaging two condos. The Madison Fire Department and paramedics assessed both the resident and driver, secured the building, and advised occupants to avoid the damaged areas while structural integrity was evaluated.
   

2. Program boosts participation in no-cost school meals (madison.com) — Families in the Madison Metropolitan School District should know that many local schools will offer free breakfast and lunch to all students in 2026–27 through the federal Community Eligibility Provision program. No household application is needed at participating schools, helping Madison students start the day ready to learn while expanding access to nutritious meals without additional local tax dollars.
   

3. How well does ex-Badger Jake Ferguson know his wife, Haley Cavinder? (jsonline.com) — Madison gets a fun shout-out as former Badger tight end Jake Ferguson, a Madison native, and influencer Haley Cavinder are profiled through a playful "newlywed game" video shared by the Dallas Cowboys. The piece highlights their wedding timeline, social-media-fueled relationship, and a bridal shower held at downtown restaurant Cento, tying their national sports-celebrity story back to local roots.
   

4. City of Fitchburg unveils Brewers-inspired mural (nbc15.com) — A new Milwaukee Brewers-themed mural, "Seventh Inning Stretch," is brightening McKee Farms Park in nearby Fitchburg, created by Madison native and artist Emily Balsley. Her design celebrates the shared joy and community spirit of baseball games, adding another high-profile piece to her portfolio of murals already seen in Madison and across Wisconsin.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATE: Found her!
    She was in a branch in a tree in the forest! Thank you to everyone for all the help and advice! My cat Sadie broke out of her harness and ran into… (Nextdoor West Towne)
  • During an early morning garden walk-through, I found one (1) of our Alocasia/Upright Elephant Ear plants shooting out a coupla blooms.
    Having never seen such a thing, I was humbled to discover that "Alocasia (upright elephant ears) can bloom, producing a pale green or yellowish hood… (Nextdoor Midvale Heights)
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Madison. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Part-Time Dock Worker / Forklift Operator | $21.29/hr. in Madison. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison here.

Ok Madison! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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